Michael Nowak

Business Analyst

Apex Systems

Jan 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 8 months)

+ Prepared the Procure to Pay team for a successful transition from current ERP to Infor M3 ERP
 Gathered and documented business user requirements
 Create, plan, and execute test cases during CRP, SIT and UAT
 Collaborate with developers to customize and then test functionality
 Develop training materials for end users
 Manage Jira backlog and tasks to meet deadlines in Agile environment
 Organize SharePoint with recordings, documentation, Test scripts, CRP/SIT/UAT results
 Direct cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data mapping and robust system functionality

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Business Analyst

NueVista

Apr 2022 - Jan 2023 (10 months)

+ Developed a roadmap of how the manufacturing plant and warehouse function to assist the PMO in their ERP selection process
 Collaborate with business users to identify, map and document key business requirements
 Diagram as-is process for all functions within the warehouse and manufacturing plant
 Offer strategic insights and process improvement opportunities to optimize project delivery
 Implement Monday.com to coordinate projects and operations

Solutions Delivery Consultant

Kforce Inc

Aug 2021 - Mar 2022 (8 months)

+ Streamlined manual processes to become automated by creating RPA’s which opened bandwidth for other high priority tasks
 Lead a team through requirements gathering, documentation, design, testing, training, and implementation of a process improvement
 Utilize analytical skills to assess requirements and develop solutions
 Interact with all levels of stakeholders to gather and deliver information
 Collaborate cross functionally in the application development lifecycle, including the design, coordination, and execution of new functionality

Business Analyst

matchpoint solutions

May 2021 - Jul 2021 (3 months)

+ Gathered and analyzed the end-to-end process requirements for production planning at multiple plants to assist in software selection
 Create “as-is” and “to-be” process flows along with a traceability matrix
 Participate in weekly stand-ups to report progress, hurdles and timelines
 Write user stories and business test cases that will ensure all business functionality is vetted
 Assist 3rd party vendor in working with the business to improve the supply/demand process flow
 Train co-workers on new processes and provide documentation

Business Analyst

HALO Branded Solutions

Sep 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 9 months)

+ Prepared the Warehouse team for a successful transition in moving from old ERP system to Infor M3 ERP System
 Document business requirements and compose stories for the backlog
 Manage Jira and lead business units to ensure timelines are met
 Participate in daily stand-ups to discuss progress and roadblocks
 Develop and write complex test cases, coordinate, and plan testing and track progress in Jira
 Collaborate with stakeholder groups across the organization to ensure business and technology alignment

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Business Analyst-Supply Chain

Signature ConsultantsUnited Airlines

Jan 2019 - Sep 2019 (9 months)

+ Developed a backlog of projects to be prioritized for continuous improvements and create a plan to implement
 Collaborate with SMEs to understand as-is processes and pain points
 Evaluate opportunities to optimize moving product throughout the system
 Build user stories to populate backlog, prioritize and then present to management
 Create ‘as-is' and ‘to-be' process flows, and develop mock-up drawings for proposed workbench layouts to improve workflow
 Participate in daily stand-ups to identify risks and issues

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Demand Planner

Great Lakes CocaCola Bottling

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year 1 month)

+ Successfully forecast demand of all Coca-Cola brand products for all Chicagoland locations
 Analyze sales, marketing, and finance data to modify forecast models and enhance production planning processes
 Collaborate with plant managers on demand forecasts, current supply status and forward-looking challenges
 Visited and led weekly meetings with warehouse GMs, sales, marketing, and supply planning, fostering alignment and proactive problem-solving

Supply Chain and Business Analyst

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Mar 2006 - Sep 2017 (11 years 7 months)

+ Managed multiple storage locations, and oversaw transportation of product from manufacturing to terminal, to customer
 Managed leased railcars to accommodate growing business through AIMMS ERP system and provided oversight on truck availability
 Collaborated with sales and operation teams to ensure customer demands were met and product moved throughout the system
 Analyzed data and reports of terminal and customer locations to minimize overall cost to serve
 Consistently ran what-if scenarios utilizing Enterprising Resource Planning (ERP) software to ensure efficient use of resources
 Created detailed reports with actionable recommendations based on KPI’s

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Lockheed Martin

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